System Protection- Electrical Engineer
Core
Design control and protection systems for electric transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution networks, including determining relay settings and surge protection requirements.
Role type
Electrical Engineer (Power Systems Protection)
Builds
Protective relay schemes, coordination studies, and system protection specifications for utility grids.
Domain
Utility / Power Systems / Electrical Engineering
Required skills
Power system calculations, symmetrical components analysis, protective relay settings, schematic control diagrams, coordination studies, cost estimation, project scheduling
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, renewable inverter-based connection studies (solar/wind), transmission/distribution system familiarity
Technologies
Power system analysis software, schematic control diagram tools
Responsibilities
Analyze system outages for relay and breaker performance, design cost-effective protection schemes, conduct power system calculations and coordination studies, schedule and coordinate purchasing/construction activities, provide consulting on protective device coordination
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC
